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Clinical Trials/NCT01867112
NCT01867112UnknownNot Applicable

Physical Activity for Improving Quality of Life and Reducing Frailty in Advanced Age: Individually Tailored Program vs the General Guidelines Recommended by Offical Health Organizations.

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center1 site in 1 country200 target enrollmentStarted: June 1, 2013Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Enrollment
200
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Aerobic Fitness

Study Overview

Brief Summary

Individuals of advanced age undergo both physical and cognitive deterioration. The aim of this study is to explore the connection between level of physical activity and health parameters, quality of life, and frailty.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Masking
Single (Participant)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
65 Years to — (Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Age above 65
  • •Able to undergo graded stress exam

Exclusion Criteria

  • •All others

Arms & Interventions

Individualized Program

Active Comparator

Based on personal fitness an individualized physical activity program will be built and followed by each individual in the arm

Intervention: Physical Activity (Behavioral)

General Physical Activity Guidelines

Active Comparator

The entire group of individuals in this arm will follow a physical activity program according to the General Physical Activity Guidelines

Intervention: Physical Activity (Behavioral)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Aerobic Fitness

Time Frame: One year

Aerobic fitness will be measured with a graded stress exam

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other Gov
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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